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John J. Bonica papers, approximately 1949-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bonica, John J., 1917-1994
Title
John J. Bonica papers
Dates
approximately 1949-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
18.55 cubic feet (16 boxes)
Collection Number
2917
Summary
Papers of the professor and chairman emeritus of the Department of Anesthesiology and director of the Pain Center
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English, Italian
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Biographical Note

John J. Bonica (1917-1994) was a professor and founding chairman for the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology. Of the 41 books Bonica wrote and edited, his most well-known contribution to the medical field being the second edition of The Management of Pain (1990). The majority of his publications focused on pain research and therapy.

Emigrating from Filicudi, Italy in 1928, Bonica received his Bachelor’s degree from New York University (1938) and his medical degree from Marquette University (1942). While attending medical school, Bonica was a world champion light heavyweight wrestler, going by the name Johnny “Bull” Walker (1941). Shortly after graduating, Bonica married Emma Louise Baldetti (1942).

At St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York, Bonica specialized in anesthesiology. During World War II, he led the anesthesiology section at the Madigan Army Hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington. After the war, Bonica worked at Tacoma General and Pierce hospitals as the Chief of Anesthesia. He began teaching anatomy at the University of Washington in 1948 and anesthesiology in 1955. In recognition of Bonica and Baldetti’s contributions, the University of Washington established an endowed professorship in their name.

[Source: SNAC. "Bonica, John J., 1917-1994" Accessed October 13, 2023. https://snaccooperative.org/view/75441965]

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Content Description

Manuscripts, correspondence, and articles by Bonica.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2917-001, John J. Bonica papers, approximately 1958-1973
  • Accession No. 2917-002, John J. Bonica papers, 1949-1986
  • Accession No. 2917-003, John J. Bonica papers, 1969-1972
  • Accession No. 2917-004, John J. Bonica papers, 1983-1990

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Related Materials

Bonica, J. J. (1967). Principles and practice of obstetric analgesia and anesthesia. Blackwell.

Bonica, J. J. (1990). The management of pain (2nd ed.). Lea & Febiger.

Finding Aid for John J. Bonica papers at UCLA Library Special Collections

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Detailed Description of the Collection